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Don’t Let American Allies Go Nuclear

Empowering U.S. allies to do more so Washington can do and spend less sounds attractive. But enabling, or looking the other way at the spread of nuclear weapons is not in America’s interests anymore today than it was in the 20th century.  

02.12.25 | 5 min read
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Doomsday Clock at 89 Seconds to Midnight Signals Growing Nuclear Risk

As long as nuclear weapons exist, nuclear war remains possible. The Nuclear Information Project provides transparency of global nuclear arsenals through open source analysis. It is through this data that policy makers can call for informed policy change.

01.28.25 | 3 min read
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Federation of American Scientists Releases Latest United States Edition of Nuclear Notebook

FAS estimates that the United States maintains a stockpile of approximately 3,700 warheads, about 1,700 of which are deployed. 

01.13.25 | 3 min read
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The 2024 DOD China Military Power Report

The Department of Defense has finally released the 2024 version of the China Military Power Report.

12.18.24 | 6 min read
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Policy Memo
Pursuing A Missile Pre-Launch Notification Agreement with China as a Risk Reduction Measure

With tensions and aggressive rhetoric on the rise, the next administration needs to prioritize and reaffirm the necessity of regular communication with China on military and nuclear weapons issues to reduce the risk of misunderstandings.

12.11.24 | 7 min read
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Policy Memo
Removing Arbitrary Deployment Quotas for Nuclear Force Posture

Congress should ensure that no amendments dictating the size of the ICBM force are included in future NDAAs.

12.09.24 | 4 min read
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Biden Nuclear Weapons Employment Guidance Leaves Nuclear Decisions to Trump

In early November 2024, the United States released a report describing the fourth revision to its nuclear employment strategy since the end of the Cold War and the third since 2013.

12.05.24 | 8 min read
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Policy Memo
Saving Billions on the US Nuclear Deterrent

Life-extending the existing Minuteman III missiles is the best way to field an ICBM force without sacrificing funding for other priorities.

12.04.24 | 7 min read
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Federation of American Scientists Releases Latest United Kingdom Edition of Nuclear Notebook

The United Kingdom is modernizing its stockpile of nuclear weapons and delivery systems, as detailed today in the Federation of American Scientists latest edition of its Nuclear Notebook, “United Kingdom Nuclear Forces, 2024”.

11.12.24 | 3 min read
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The Federation of American Scientists Urges Support of UN Draft Resolution on Nuclear War Effects 

FAS believes the resolution is a necessary advancement of scientific understanding of the devastating consequences of a nuclear war.

10.31.24 | 3 min read
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Policy Memo
Introducing Certification of Technical Necessity for Resumption of Nuclear Explosive Testing

The U.S. should continue its voluntary moratorium on explosive nuclear weapons tests and implement further checks on the president’s ability to call for a resumption of nuclear testing.

10.25.24 | 5 min read
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Protecting U.S. Critical Infrastructure with Resilience Caches of Reusable Respirators

To help protect U.S. critical infrastructure workers, the next presidential administration should ensure ample supplies of high-quality respiratory personal protective equipment.

10.24.24 | 8 min read
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